News Release

Friday, June 15, 2018

The officer involved in the incident has been identified as
Hollenbeck Division Police Officer James Tuck, Serial No.
37554.En Español

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing
investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

On June 9, 2018, around 11:45 p.m., Hollenbeck Area police officers
responded to a radio call of a stabbing in the 2400 block of Gates
Street. When the officers arrived the victim of the stabbing was
taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The suspect,
27-year-old Victor Arroyo, was inside the residence with family
members. The officers were locked out of the residence but were
able to see Arroyo armed with a knife in a physical struggle with
his father. Once the officers were able to gain entry to the
residence, they continued to tell Arroyo to drop the knife he was
holding. A beanbag shotgun was used, but was ineffective. While
still armed with the knife, Arroyo quickly moved in the direction
of his father; at which time there was an officer-involved
shooting. Arroyo was struck and taken by the Los Angeles Fire
Department to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The victim of the stabbing suffered a nonlife threatening stab
wound. Arroyo's father was not seriously injured. No officers were
injured.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division responded to the
scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. Representatives from the Office of the Inspector General
and Los Angeles County District Attorney's Justice System Integrity
Division responded and monitored the investigation.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with the
LAPD's policies and procedures. Additionally, representatives from
the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office who responded to
the scene will review the subsequent FID investigation; evidence
collected and witness statements to determine if the force used by
the officer(s) violated any criminal laws.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
• During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.